Wake County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wake County in NC is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,551 violent crimes and 13,712 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.6 per 100k residents, which is -28.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.9 per 100k, +2.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,551 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,026 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,712 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,396 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate125.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,421 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents856 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.6 | B | 6551 | 106.2 | -28.8% |
| Property Crime | 167.9 | C | 13712 | 163.6 | +2.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 18 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 147 | 3.5 | -60.1% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 271 | 5.8 | -43.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.9 | B | 1026 | 22.3 | -33.2% |
| Burglary | 16.5 | B | 1396 | 24.0 | -31.2% |
| Larceny | 125.9 | C | 11421 | 116.4 | +8.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 25.1 | C | 856 | 22.2 | +13.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fuquay-Varina Police Department
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Garner Police Department
Garner, NC
Knightdale Police Department
Knightdale, NC
Wendell Police Department
Wendell, NC
Zebulon Police Department
Zebulon, NC
Rolesville Police Department
Rolesville, NC
Holly Springs Police Department
Holly Springs, NC